Police blotter: Feb. 2; Four arrested in cat burglaries, Police ask for help in Verizon robbery

A blaze that ended up condemning a home on the 2900 block of Seebaldt Avenue Friday is still under investigation, according to Waterford Regional Fire Department officials. A heavy fire out of the front of the house drew as many as five engines, officials report. The flames spread throughout the house, reaching the basement. One resident, who was inside the house when the fire started, was able to escape without injury. Fire investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.

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TROY

Four arrested in cat burglaries

Troy police arrested four suspects Friday in connection with what they called a series of "cat" burglaries from the day before, according to officials. Two vehicles -- stolen from homes on Rhodes Drive and Truffle Drive -- were recovered, officials report. Arraignments for the suspects are pending.

Three arrested for stealing clothes

Three Toledo, Ohio residents -- who police say stole 25 articles of clothing worth more than $900 -- were arrested Wednesday at the Sears at 300 W. 14 Mile Road. A 22-year-old woman and two men, 19 and 39, were suspects in other retail thefts in the area, say police.

SOUTHFIELD

Police ask for help in Verizon robbery

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying an armed robber who held up a Verizon Wireless Cellular Connection store Friday. According to the Southfield Police Department, the suspect walked into the store at 9:05 a.m., approached the counter, pointed a silver, semi-automatic handgun at the teller and demanded the money from the cash register. He also stole six iPhones that were stored in a safe at the business, officials report.

The Southfield Police Department continues to investigate this robbery. They are describing the suspect as a 30-year-old black male who is nearly 6 feet tall with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a dark winter jacket, dark pants, a dark knit cap and glasses. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Southfield police at 248-796-5500.